The Florida Citrus Show held in Ft. Pierce this week put heavy emphasis on research into citrus greening disease and canker, and, the funding needed for theat research. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff discusses that focus in this first rerport. Download Audio In this second report, Neff reports on a speaker who draws smiles when he talks about grapefruit exports to …
Nut, Nuts, and More Nuts
This has been another good year for tree nuts. Everett Griner tells us just how good. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida …
Florida Now Deemed as a Cotton-Producing State
(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) –The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the results of a Cotton Research and Promotion Program referendum that was held October 13, 2009, through November 10, 2009, to consider amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order (Order) – the referendum passed. Two amendments were proposed by AMS: – Revise the definition of “cotton-producing state.” – Revise the …
What Change for the National Organic Program Means
USDA’s National Organic Program has recently become independent and Deputy Administrator Miles McElvoy explains what this means for the program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …
UF Receives Special DOE Funding
The University of Florida has received special funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to conduct a radically new genetic analysis of poplar trees in an effort to help harness the trees as a sustainable and economical fuel source. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Details on Congressional Action to Nullify EPA Greenhouse Gas Rules
Keith Menchey, manager of science and environmental issues for the National Cotton Council, gives a little more detail on the efforts in Congress to suspend the authority of the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
A Push for Better School Lunches
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says that despite severe budget constraints, the School Lunch Program needs to remain a high priority. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
FL Citrus Commission Selects New Adv Agency – It’s Official – BBDO
Lakeland, Fla. (January 26, 2010 – Florida Dept of Citrus) — The Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) conducted a comprehensive six-month agency review to ensure that Florida citrus growers have the most qualified advertising agency to help drive future advertising efforts. The review process was designed to increase industry participation by including Florida growers and holding public meetings to allow the …
Discussing Beef Promotion at Convention
A variety of folks from across the Southeast are in San Antonio, Texas this week for the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, where many things will be discussed including new national beef checkoff programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
GA Outstanding Peanut Farmer & Peanut Butter Heading to Haiti
Today Tyron Spearman tells us who was named the new Georgia Outstanding Young Peanut Farmer along with an update concerning the donation of peanut butter for haiti earthquake victims. Farmer: Download Audio Haiti: Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …